Fans across the country erupted in joy as India clinched the Champions Trophy 2025, defeating New Zealand in the final.
Fireworks, light displays, and bike rallies filled the streets, with even non-cricket enthusiasts joining in to celebrate the Men in Blue’s historic achievement.
Among the many tributes pouring in, popular actor Ayushmann Khurrana dedicated a heartfelt poem to the Indian team.
Sharing a video of his recitation across social media, the Andhadhun star beautifully captured key moments and performances from India’s campaign, narrating them in his signature poetic style. The video quickly went viral, with netizens praising Ayushmann’s passion and admiration for the national team.
Khurrana’s soothing recitation of India’s journey to glory added to the emotional impact of the win. A known cricket enthusiast, he was also seen playing cricket in his Bollywood debut Vicky Donor.
His younger brother, Aparshakti Khurana, once pursued cricket professionally before turning to acting and music. On finals day, Ayushmann closely followed the match while on set and later shared pictures of his crew celebrating India’s emphatic victory.
Speaking of the match, India chased down New Zealand’s 252-run target with an over to spare, securing a four-wicket win. Skipper Rohit Sharma was named Player of the Match for his commanding 76 off 83 balls, which set the tone for the chase. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul made crucial contributions, while Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the standout bowler in the Dubai showdown.
With another ICC trophy in their cabinet, India’s victory was a moment of national pride, made even more special by heartfelt tributes like Ayushmann’s poetic masterpiece.